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As more information comes to light about Finance Minister Jim Flaherty's meetings with Canada’s corporate elite at his annual summer economic policy 'retreat,' it is becoming increasingly clear that the federal Conservative Government is warming to one of the recommendations that was put forward at last year’s gathering. According to the country's fat cat CEOs and rightwing politicians, corporations can no longer afford to pay for 'overpriced Canadian Workers.'

On September 4th, webCampus – North America’s most advanced labour education program – re-opens its doors to all UFCW Canada members and their families, as well as our social justice partners throughout the country. We are offering a wide array of new courses in both English and French. All webCampus courses are free of charge, can be taken at your own pace, and are accessible anywhere that you have a computer and internet connection.

Under a Joint Diversity Initiative, UFCW Canada Local 1518 and Overwaitea recently participated in Vancouver’s Pinoy Fiesta, which invites everyone to spend the day celebrating the vibrant Filipino culture. Thousands of families attended the colourful event in the city’s Memorial South Park.